"I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County

$94,167 raised by 158 donors

Who We Are:

At "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County (IHDF), we believe every child has innate potential—and that with equitable access to opportunity, every child can reach it. We partner with Dreamer Scholars and their families for the long haul, with year-round academic, social, and emotional support from 1st Grade to First Job. 

Dreamer Scholars join IHDF as a class and grow together for more than 12 years, walking alongside mentors and staff who know them well—through high school graduation and onto the postsecondary pathway of their choice, whether that's a four-year or two-year college, trades, or a certificate program. The Class of 2026 achieved a 98% high school graduation rate.

What Your Gift Can Do:

  • $10,000 funds a postsecondary scholarship for a Dreamer Scholar
  • $5,000 provides a year of academic, social, and emotional programming for a Dreamer Scholar
  • $2,500 invests in the Dreamer Institute that extends exciting programming into summer.
  • $500 brings hands-on STEAM learning to Dreamer Scholars, including our award-winning Dreambotics robotics team
  • $250 builds career readiness as Dreamer Scholars prepare for the postsecondary pathway of their choice
  • $100 supports parents and caregivers through our Advancing Families Program

Maximize Your Impact:

Gifts of $250 or more to IHDF may qualify for a 50% Colorado state income tax credit through the Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit.


*Figures in the table are based on a 24% tax bracket and should not be considered tax advice. Situations vary, please consult your tax advisor.

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Mission

Our mission is to partner with youth and their families as they successfully navigate school, college, and career by providing a holistic academic, social, and emotional program from elementary school through college, along with postsecondary scholarship assistance.

Our dream is a world where every child has equitable access to the educational and career opportunities that will ignite their innate potential.

Background Statement

"I Have A Dream" Foundation® of Boulder County (IHDF) is a Boulder-based nonprofit dedicated to partnering with youth and their families as they successfully navigate school, college, and career.

We provide a holistic academic, social, and emotional program from elementary school through college, along with postsecondary scholarship assistance — walking alongside Dreamer Scholars from 1st Grade to First Job.

Founded in 1990, IHDF is one of the largest affiliates of the national "I Have A Dream" Foundation, which was established in 1981 by Eugene Lang in New York City.

We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving all of Boulder County through the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

"I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County

other names

IHDF

Year Established

1992

Category

Education, Employment, Youth Development, Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Organization Size

Large Organization

Colorado State Tax Credits

Colorado Child Care Credit

Address

5390 Manhattan Circle Suite #200
Boulder, CO 80303

Service areas

Boulder County, CO, US

Phone

303-444-3636

Fax

303-444-3638

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